Looking for friends and even possibly a mentor

lesoleebay

I'm 5'9 237lbs , 29 years old , looking to lose about 60 pounds.. Going to start tracking tomorrow and going to keep all my stuff public.. feel free to critique it all you want Looking for friends and even possibly a mentor if they are a right fit.. I'm ex-military and have been 30-50 lbs overweight for the last 8 years and have tried a lot of times to lose it with no luck.. I like exercise and we have a gym membership.. One issue I have is my job is extremely sedentary so about 8 hours of the day is spent without moving a muscle besides my fingers.. I also love love love eating.. Usually unhealthy stuff too unfortunately.. thanks guys and can't wait to meet some nice people here..

Mikey_Irish

Hi Im a bit older but am also prior military...11Bravo. Had no problem keeping in shape in those days lol.

I was 309 about 17 months ago and have shed quite a bit by adjusting my diet and increasing movement. I started here about 3 days ago and have it connected to my gamin account. Seems to be really good. I love the information and how its displayed. See how I weigh in later in the week. Ive been kinda stuck at 240 ish for a little bit

I hope you enjoy it. If you can, one recommendation I have is try to scan the bar-codes and not guess when it comes to logging the food.

Good luck and feel free to add me or accept the friend request.

lesoleebay

mpduross wrote: »

Hi Im a bit older but am also prior military...11Bravo. Had no problem keeping in shape in those days lol.

I was 309 about 17 months ago and have shed quite a bit by adjusting my diet and increasing movement. I started here about 3 days ago and have it connected to my gamin account. Seems to be really good. I love the information and how its displayed. See how I weigh in later in the week. Ive been kinda stuck at 240 ish for a little bit

I hope you enjoy it. If you can, one recommendation I have is try to scan the bar-codes and not guess when it comes to logging the food.

Good luck and feel free to add me or accept the friend request.

I accepted a request but I'll send you another one just in case.. Do you recommend getting a garmin?

Sued0nim

Hi and welcome to MFP

For a mentor check this thread and contact one you think suits you http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10035755/2015-adopt-a-noob-official-mfp-thread#latest

As for your desk job, get up and take a break, take a walk at lunchtime, download a pedometer or buy a fitbit and start tracking your movement and get your *kitten* into that gym...you'll love it, you know you do

When you track, weigh everything (no cup measurements) and pick database entries with care, look for the non-starred or the member confirmations and never choose homemade, that's someone else's recipes

You know you've got the discipline if you're ex-military..you got this!

lesoleebay

rabbitjb wrote: »

Hi and welcome to MFP

For a mentor check this thread and contact one you think suits you http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10035755/2015-adopt-a-noob-official-mfp-thread#latest

As for your desk job, get up and take a break, take a walk at lunchtime, download a pedometer or buy a fitbit and start tracking your movement and get your *kitten* into that gym...you'll love it, you know you do

When you track, weigh everything (no cup measurements) and pick database entries with care, look for the non-starred or the member confirmations and never choose homemade, that's someone else's recipes

You know you've got the discipline if you're ex-military..you got this!

Thanks a lot rabbit.. I know I gotta start moving around during my work day!

lesoleebay

5 days in, would still like a mentor if anyone is available.

Mikey_Irish

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I accepted a request but I'll send you another one just in case.. Do you recommend getting a garmin?
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Yeah I got the vivofit and the heart rate monitor....shows me exactly whats going on and also tracks your steps and encouraging u to move if you have been still too long

jsobole

I'd be happy to help mentor you! I also have a sedentary desk job. Feel free to send me a friend request!

Liftng4Lis

Welcome to MFP- go get it!